This month's newsletter features plenty of exciting updates, comp results and news, including:

• A warm welcome to the board for Shaun Clyne
   
• Fantastic performances from our U15's at the East Coast Challenge
   
• Getting ready for Green & Gold Day during the upcoming Olympics
   
• The "Supporting Women Entering a New Sport" webinar featuring Megan Sutherland from FunFit water polo
   
• Plus a message from our CEO, news from our Pathways program, the latest Integrity in Sport update and plenty more!

WPNSW wish to welcome Shaun Clyne who filled the casual board vacancy advertised in February 2024.

Shaun attended his first board meeting in April 2024 and joined just in time to contribute to the strategic re-set of WPNSW.

With over 25 years’ experience advising Australian and international public and private companies and financial institutions, Shaun’s legal practice spans many industries including technology, media, health, and energy.

Shaun is currently playing M5 Metro Winter comp for Sydney Uni.

The latest edition of Sport Integrity Matters by Sport Integrity Australia is out now. There is lots covered including hearing from Kate McLoughlin and Anna Meares ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympic and Paralympic games, learn more on the impacts of concussion in sport, safeguarding, and much more. Read the latest updates via the link below.

We excited to announce that Megan Sutherland who runs our FunFit water polo program along with the Australian Sports Commission is running a webinar Tuesday 9th July discussing the role of coaches in supporting women entering a new sport.

The webinar is part of the ASC's Coaching Women and Girls initiative and will discuss how we can create a safe, inclusive and fun environment where women can enter or return to a sport with confidence.

You can register for the webinar by following this link and read more about the Coaching Women and Girls initiative via the link below.

Water Polo NSW would like to congratulate the 9 NSW athletes who recently represented Australia at the Men's 16&U World Aquatics World Championships.

The Australian team finished the tournament in 10th place and had a number of incredible performances against the European powerhouse nations including close losses to Montenegro and Croatia.

Read more about the team’s impressive performances through the link below.

This winter features several clubs in partnership with WPNSW to participate at Development Carnivals across the country. The first competition was the East Coast Challenge for U15's and the results are in....

East Coast Challenge (U15) – 29th June – 1st July:

- Sydney University Men – NSW Opals - Champs!

- Sydney University Women – NSW Opals - Runners-Up!

The boys had an exciting 10-7 victory against Victoria Navy, while the girls who came agonisingly close with a 10-9 loss to Queensland Maroon. Water Polo NSW would like to congratulate both teams on a fantastic performance!

Coming up next...

13&U Development Carnival – 4-7th July:

- Drummoyne Devils Men – NSW Platypus

- SNB Breakers Women – NSW Platypus

- Sydney University Men – NSW Opals

- UNSW Women – NSW Opals

Please visit the WPA Match Centre to keep up to date on all the results.

We would like to wish the best of luck to all the athletes taking part.

The NSW Winter Metropolitan Competition has reached the halfway milestone with teams enjoying a mid-season break over the school holidays. We look forward to welcoming back our teams in late July for the second half of the season.

Head to the WPNSW Match Centre via the link below to keep up to date on results.

The countdown to Paris 2024 is on!

To help us all support those representing our country, Water Polo NSW is delighted to share with you some exciting initiatives and resources you can use within your broader communities during the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

Olympics & Paralympics LIVE presents Australian communities with the opportunity to come together, and host live broadcasts of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on Nine.

Whether at designated viewing locations or local gatherings, Olympics & Paralympics LIVE invites sports clubs, schools, universities, community groups, and local governments to celebrate the spirit of the Paris 2024 Games. This initiative is provided free of charge, with a simple registration form.

Find out more and register here

Green & Gold Day 2024

Friday 2nd of August will be Green and Gold day, it's a day for everyone, the athletes, the fans, businesses, schools and people of all ages. The day is about painting the country in our national colours of green and gold, being proud of our sporting achievements and getting all Australians to come together and celebrate!.

It just so happens, it is also when our Women’s team the Stingers, take on Canada.

Get involved and show your support for all our NSW Athletes at the Games by downloading the Green & Gold Day toolkit from the Australian Olympics website here for more information.

And please share these fantastic initiatives with your clubs, universities, schools, workplaces, and broader communities to help cheer on Team AUS!

For more information, to access the Toolkit and for additional resources follow the link below.

Dear Members,

I hope this message finds you well and that you are staying warm during these winter months.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the Club and Association representatives who have participated in our consultation meetings to discuss the re-set of the WPNSW strategic plan. We have successfully conducted nine productive meetings, with the final two scheduled for mid-July. The board and executive team have greatly valued these conversations, and we look forward to finalising our revised priorities with you, guiding us through to June 2025.

At this time of year, our primary focus is on planning for the 2024-25 season. An invitation has been sent to all Club and Association Presidents and Secretaries to join us in reviewing the draft competition and event schedule. These meetings, scheduled for the second week of July, aim to ensure that we can publish the schedule as soon as possible. This will enable everyone in our community, including administrators, officials, players, coaches, volunteers, and your families, to plan accordingly for the upcoming season.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment.

Yours in sport,

Lucy

CEO, Water Polo NSW

WPNSW has requested the WPA Insurer to offer a webinar for our Clubs, Associations and individuals so everyone can better understand what is covered, how to make a claim, and any other important information.

If you have any questions you would like to submit for consideration for the insurance webinar can you please email enquiries@waterpolonsw.org.au and we can pass these on to the presenter.

As soon as further details regarding the date and time of the webinar are confirmed by WPA we will let you know.

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